Paying for Hawaii Pacific University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $36,080 12.96% $21,533 4.25%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Hawaii Pacific University (Hawaii Pacific) is $36,080 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,533. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Hawaii Pacific.
95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $14,953. It could cover 41.44% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $40,619 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Hawaii Pacific's 4-year tuition is $162,085, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $232,311.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hawaii Pacific University is $36,080. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 12.96% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,757 , a 13.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Hawaii Pacific Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,940$17,678
2023-2024$36,080$18,442
Change % 2023-202412.96%4.32%
2024-2025$40,757$19,239

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $21,533. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.25% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $22,447 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Hawaii Pacific Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,656$17,678
2023-2024$21,533$18,442
Change % 2023-20244.25%4.32%
2024-2025$22,447$19,239

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Hawaii Pacific. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,482. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,071.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,310
2023-2024$1,482
2024-2025$1,677
Graduate2022-2023$1,095
2023-2024$1,071
2024-2025$1,048

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,442 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.32% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 15.32% compared to the previous year.
The Hawaii Pacific's 2024 on-campus COA is $55,572 and off-campus COA is $52,100.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Hawaii Pacific
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$36,080
Room & Board$16,042$12,570
Personal Expenses$2,400$2,400
Books & Supplies$1,050
Cost of Attendance$55,572$52,100
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Hawaii Pacific Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific is $162,085.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Hawaii Pacific 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$37,775$39,550$41,408$43,353$162,085
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,550$41,408$43,353$45,390$169,700
Class of 2030Fall 2026$41,408$43,353$45,390$47,522$177,672
Class of 2031Fall 2027$43,353$45,390$47,522$49,754$186,019
Class of 2032Fall 2028$45,390$47,522$49,754$52,092$194,758

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $232,311.
Hawaii Pacific 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$56,460$57,461$58,578$59,812$232,311
Class of 2029Fall 2025$57,461$58,578$59,812$61,167$237,018
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,578$59,812$61,167$62,647$242,204
Class of 2031Fall 2027$59,812$61,167$62,647$64,253$247,880
Class of 2032Fall 2028$61,167$62,647$64,253$65,991$254,058

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $172,499.
Hawaii Pacific 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$41,507$42,508$43,625$44,859$172,499
Class of 2029Fall 2025$42,508$43,625$44,859$46,214$177,206
Class of 2030Fall 2026$43,625$44,859$46,214$47,694$182,392
Class of 2031Fall 2027$44,859$46,214$47,694$49,300$188,068
Class of 2032Fall 2028$46,214$47,694$49,300$51,038$194,246

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Hawaii Pacific University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Hawaii Pacific
In-StateOut-of-State
Hawaii Pacific University$36,080
Brigham Young University-Hawaii$6,438
Chaminade University of Honolulu$29,970
Remington College-Honolulu Campus$16,614
Pacific Rim Christian University$12,380
World Medicine Institute$0
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